October weather forecastDawson, IL
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Dawson, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64°F (17.8°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).Temperature
Dawson's weather in October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's warm 77.2°F (25.1°C) to a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C). Dawson's temperature lowers to a mean of 48.2°F (9°C) during the nights in October.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout October, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dawson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.5 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Dawson, Illinois.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Dawson is 11h and 8min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Dawson, Illinois, is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in October
Dawson, IL
- Average high temperature in October: 64°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 48.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Dawson, IL
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Dawson, IL
- Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Dawson, IL
- Average humidity in October: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in October
Dawson, IL
- Average rainfall in October: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").
Average rainfall days in October
Dawson, IL
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Dawson, IL
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Dawson, IL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dawson, IL
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Dawson, IL
- Average sunshine days in October: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Dawson, IL
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Dawson, IL
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Dawson, IL
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
